Triangle of death

very possible the actuator is the problem since the triangle is the immediate result. check all the connections carefully for snugness and corrosion.

did you bleed with tech stream?

how many miles on her?

difficult to suggest anything else without trouble codes.

you can recharge the battery with a grid charger like prolong, or disassemble and charge modules individually.
you can run dr prius app for module voltages and replace any out of range, or recondition them.
with reconditioned batteries, you get what you pay for. it depends on how long you want to keep the car, and how reliable you want it to be.

 

Instead of a subscription run this version of Techstream in a VirtualBox, you already have the VXdiag.

how I got techstream on a 64 bit pc in 5 minutes - YouTube
Toyota Techstream for ALL Windows | How to Install and get it WORKING Everytime | Landcruiser 200 - YouTube

5 min to Download + Install Techstream V12 VMware for VXDIAG Toyota | OBDII365.com Official Blog

 

Yes, you NEED Techstream (or equivalent) to properly bleed the brake actuator, and to set the "linear solenoid valve calibration".

The linked VM download should work for Techstream. Or you can look at the stickied app review thread at the top of the Gen2 Technical discussion forum. If you own an older Prius, it certainly makes sense to have a scantool available "at all times".

Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.

 

Was the replacement a used part?

Yes. The least expensive option would be with an LED power supply, or a used electrophoresis power supply. Both are under 100.

It has been done before, and may be a cost effective solution, though this option may also hinge on if the vehicle is mission critic (job, school, doctor, etc), or your potential stress threshold if you or someone else is stranded.

You can try the usual places like CL, OU, ND, but unlikely if you'll find anything decent or nearby in MO. Best bet would be to search via Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market - here is a sample search sorted from price : Search Results

Not sure where in MO you are, but given the above mostly local used options (you can also try searching by distance with your zipcode) , this could be the most bang for 500 bucks you'll find (or it could be a POS) : 2008 Toyota Prius Battery-Stock%23 1221-3254#1

There could be additional used junk yard options outside of the MO / IL search area above, but that will incur shipping or gas/drive time. Check the local towing yards as well, sometimes they are parting out vehicles, and you can usually inspect, or are expected to uninstall.

Buying used HV battery at a junk yard can be an issue on many levels (giving up a core may be required, or you may not be allowed inside), especially if the battery being sold is out of the vehicle (or even in the vehicle), best to do some due diligence (scammers be scamming) before purchasing, confirm the vehicle mileage by visiting the vehicle (you may need a portable 12v source, and the key of course), then confirm the recorded mileage makes sense in relation to the age and VIN (was it rolled back?); your best option would be best to run a carfax (or similar) for the mileage and registration history, or use the VIN at a dealership for last recorded mileage during a recent visit, which could be years old or non existent. Instead of calling or walking into a dealer, you could try toyota.com/owners - but that hasn't worked for some time, though it may work now (please let us know). Last but not least, what is the warranty or return policy on the used part being sold.

If you can afford closer to 1k, then this is a decent option : Rebuilt & New Hybrid Battery & Install Prices | Hometown Hybrids

If you have more to spend, then you could try one of the lifetime warranty 3rd party options, or just go with a new OEM / Lithium / NiMH.

Not likely, and the only related software update I remember (don't recall which) from years ago was to lessen the cycling of the brake actuator when bleeding the brakes, as someone thought this might prevent failures during service(?). If you are bleeding the brakes with an older version, and are worried about the high duty cycle on the actuator, just slow down during the step-by-step, or install that latest and greatest.

Same as was recommended before : Help needed with brake codes | PriusChat

Many find the VM version easier to deal with, as virtualbox works with many different OS's.

 

Might try upgrade Win Home to Pro free.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/going-pro-how-to-upgrade-windows-10-home-without-hassles/

 

Which vxdiag do you have? (nano, etc)

What is the voltage reading at the 12v in the truck, and at the jump point under the hood?

Any old beater with winblows xp should be fine, though I've installed on 7 and 8 as well.

Have you tried installing this version already? : https://blog.obdii365.com/2022/06/06/free-download-toyota-techstream-v17-10-012/

 

Why do we think it's a hybrid battery SOC issue when it's showing 6 blue bars?

Stop guessing and get the codes, otherwise you're getting ready to piss away $$ and get no solution.

Did you do ANYTHING to the hybrid battery at all during the work you performed on the car?

 

Does this mean the orange safety disconnect at the HV battery?

If so, are you certain you installed it correctly? That is a 3 step process, where the third step activates an interlock to let the car know the safety disconnect has been installed.

Step 1: insert the safety disconnect into the socket
Step 2: rotate the handle upward 90 degrees to fully seat the device into the socket
Step 3: push straight downward on the handle. It should shift downward about 1/2", which inserts a shorting wire across 2 terminals inside to let the ecu know the switch is fully installed.

Look at the pictorial at the bottom of this link

2006 PRIUS Repair Manual - 2006 PRIUS Electrical Wiring Diagram.pdf (priuschat.com)

 

There is also a similar safety disconnect inside the lid of the inverter. There is a metal tab mounted on the inside of the lid, which will insert into a socket when the lid is properly installed. The little black cube mounted to the side of the inverter is also a safety device and will disable the hybrid system if it senses airbag deployment (if I remember correctly). Maybe check its connection. Pretty sure we've seen a few instances of forgotten connections following DIY actuator replacement jobs. Won't be the first and certainly wouldn't be the last.

 

Since you have the nano, it shouldn't require a "driver", as mentioned in this link below.

"Compatible devices : VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota (don't need MVCI driver)" : https://blog.obdii365.com/2022/06/06/free-download-toyota-techstream-v17-10-012/

You might uninstall the installed version, and download techstream again from the above link, and then go step-by-step through the 'How to install" process mentioned in the above link; which includes step 3.

Though I only did this once when emulating a mac that required USB access, you might try installing "VirtualBox 6.1.36 Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack". - Downloads – Oracle VM VirtualBox

The hyper-v compatibility thing shouldn't be that complicated :

2.33. Using Hyper-V with Oracle VM VirtualBox - (hyper-v doesn't help virtualbox performance)

How to use VirtualBox and Hyper-V together on Windows 10 - H2S Media - (maybe run them both at the same time?)

Are you using hyper-v for something, or would it be easier if you just turn it off?

Disable Hyper-V to run virtualization software - Windows Client | Microsoft Docs